Mortal Kombat - Beyond Video Games

Mortal Kombat - Beyond Video Games

Author: Brian - Drink the Movies April 1, 2026 Duration: 24:19
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In this months episode of Drink the Video games, we head into the realm of Mortal Kombat and talk about how the game came into being, how its controversies propelled it to every corner of popular culture, and how it remains a pillar of video games to this day! Plus Michaela from Drink the Movies helps us out with a Scorpion cocktail to help us win any fighting tournaments along the way.


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Sources


1-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcfiq5wB2No

 

2-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsF0bpldlvE

Boon, Tobias – Behind the Scenes 1992

 

3 -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbOQIheheDchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdj_xquOaFw

1995 Action Figure Commercial

 

4- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrhMkfzVYQU

Channel 10 Report- Violence in Video Games 1993

 

5-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXx7uud2R_s

Interview

 

6- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWo6fCt5zug

Interview Tobias Ultimate Guide to Mortal Kombat

 

7- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K18WXxuSzxw

Mortal Kombat Mortal Monday Commercial

 

8- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgZRPQ3hS5w

Mortal Kombat Animated Video Trailer

 

9-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHIfHL5UgFs

Mortal Kombat Trailer 1995

10- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtA3ihe-pgw

Mortal Kombat Live Roanoke Advert

 

11- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CttLB5z_Bzo

Mortal Kombat Conquest Trailer

 

12- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeGeVmEyz8Q&t=698s

News Report – Mortal Monday (4:30)

 

13-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9dlqiRsxqE

History of Mortal Kombat Interview

 

 

https://ia800300.us.archive.org/18/items/the_pit_mk_newsletter/pit_1_newsletter.pdf

 

https://www.vulture.com/2021/04/the-mortal-kombat-theme-song-creators-on-their-knockout-hit.html

 

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mortal-kombat-movie-oral-history-815287/

 

https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/an-oral-history-of-mortal-kombat

 

https://archive.org/details/GamePro_Issue_058_May_1994/page/n27/mode/2up

 

https://archive.org/details/MortalKombatComicBookCollection/Mortal%20Kombat%20-%20Goro%20-%20Prince%20of%20Pain%2003%20%28Nov%201994%29/

 

https://www.scribd.com/document/869953828/The-Pit-2-Newsletter-Copia

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omvdFcr0z08&list=PLNJZ_2XtY314QB9yr7ABNETJn6Bo42f3p&index=1

-Cocktail Background Music

 


Ever wondered about the stories behind the pixelated worlds you get lost in? Drink the Video Games is for you. Host Brian, from the popular Drink the Movies, applies that same thoughtful, documentary-style approach to the realm of interactive entertainment. Each season focuses on a specific video game topic, genre, or studio, blending historical deep-dives with hands-on play. You’ll hear detailed explorations of gaming history and culture, followed by candid discussions about actually playing selected titles from that theme. And true to its name, this podcast pairs every virtual adventure with a real-world counterpart: a custom cocktail. It’s a blend of analysis, nostalgia, and casual conversation, perfect for anyone who views games as more than just a pastime. The result is a uniquely engaging listen that feels like having a great conversation with knowledgeable friends-glass in one hand, controller in the other. Tune in for a seasoned journey through the landscapes of gaming, one thoughtfully crafted episode and drink at a time.
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